Module overview
This module covers: (i) research ethics; (ii) responsible research and innovation methods; (iii) Anticipating, Reflecting on, Engaging with and Acting on potential impacts; (iv) communicating with a non-technical audience; (v) writing technology briefing papers for different audiences (policy makers, senior executives, etc.); and (vi) case studies that are directly relevant to the focus of the Defence and Security Mobility DTP.
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Apply appropriate techniques for creating abstractions, interpreting, and visualising concepts and data, as relevant for the chosen field of study
Transferable and Generic Skills
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Apply strategies for impact and outreach
- Apply responsible research innovation methods
- Use a variety of methods and strategies to effectively communicate the value of research in a non-technical way
Knowledge and Understanding
Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- Communication and outreach strategies
- Principles of responsible research and innovation
Syllabus
Research ethics
- Principles of research ethics
- What are the ethical issues in research
- Ethical guidelines in research
Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI)
- Identification and use of suitable tools for RRI
- Identifying potential beneficiaries of research
- Developing pathways to impact
Communication
- Critical thinking
- Communicating with decision makers (policy makers, senior executives, etc.)
- Outreach strategies and understanding your audience
Case studies
- Specific case study domains will be chosen to reflect the fields of study within the cohorts of DSMP DTP students.
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
The module will be delivered as a series of workshops with small group exercises and with a wide range of speakers. These may be held in person or online using an appropriate tool during the module period.
Type | Hours |
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Wider reading or practice | 38 |
Preparation for scheduled sessions | 12 |
Lecture | 24 |
Completion of assessment task | 64 |
Follow-up work | 12 |
Total study time | 150 |
Assessment
Assessment strategy
Summative assessment:
1. A 4,000 word report providing an impact assessment of the use of a set of complementary technologies and algorithms to a given case study – 60%.
2. Three 1,000 word technology briefing papers for the same case study for the following audiences: (i) policy makers; (ii) senior executives, and (iii) the media – 30% (10% each).
3. A plan for an outreach activity related to the given case study– 10%.
Feedback will be through marker comments and a mark for each component via a marking scheme shared with the students.
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Final Assessment | 60% |
Continuous Assessment | 40% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Final Assessment | 100% |
Repeat
An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Final Assessment | 100% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: Internal